It's 8:47am. Me and indie game developer Ben Rose are heading into Black Mesa for what promises to be the most eventful day at work we've ever had. While breaking down this absolute CLASSIC, we chat glitches, childhood nightmares, and the undeniable sex appeal of Gordan Freeman.
Warning for some swears (we're British, after all).
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Annnnd that's a wrap on E3 2021! Seeing as our predictions episode went down so well with you guys, this time we're bringing you our reactions, fave moments and most anticipated games from the big event. And if you're thinking to yourself, "Damn E3 isn't as exciting as when I was a kid", we think we might have stumbled upon the reason why...
On this journey of indies and giants, we chat Atomic Heart, Starfield, Trek to Yomi, Somerville, Breath of the Wild 2, Stranger of Paradise, Guardians of the Galaxy, Halo Infinite, Redfall, Psychonauts 2, and loads more. Along the way we also discuss our inherent fear of arthritis, cheese sandwiches, Macklemore, mental health, the heartbreak of Beyond Good and Evil 2, and killing Chaos.
Warning for some mild swears (we're British, after all).
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Okay, I'll come clean - I've been super busy with all the lockdown restrictions lifting and work building up to some major gaming events over summer, so I didn't actually have an episode in place for May. So, as E3 is right around the corner, here's a cheeky bonus ep, where me and Ben get fangirl over our favourite games convention - talking about our predictions for the show, what we're excited about, and the memes. So. Many. Memes.
PLEASE JUST GIVE US BIOSHOCK ALREADY.
Warning for some gentle swears (we're British, after all).
Here's the full schedule breakdown or all the major gaming events across June (announced so far - as of 1/06/21):
JUNE 5 – INDIE LIVE EXPO JUNE 5 – BLACK VOICES IN GAMING JUNE 5 – GUERRILLA COLLECTIVE DAY ONE JUNE 10 – SUMMER GAME FEST KICK OFF LIVE JUNE 11 – IGN EXPO
JUNE 11 - KOCH PRIMETIME GAMING STREAM JUNE 12 – GUERILLA COLLECTIVE DAY TWO
JUNE 12 - WHOLESOME DIRECT
JUNE 12 to 15 – E3 2021 (digital), featuring Ubisoft, Devolver, Xbox and Bethesda, PC Gaming Show, Future Games Show, Square Enix, Nintendo.
JUNE 16-22 - Steam Next Fest
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Part 2 is here, my Jedi chums! When we left off, Ben and I were heading to the Sith dominated planet of Korriban when we were unexpectantly ensnared by Darth Malak's ship, the Leviathan! THIS is where our paths really begin to diverge...and boy was I unprepared for it. Along the way we discuss THAT reveal, Malak's turtleneck, and snogging Bastila.
Warning for some swears (we're British, after all) and spoilers for KOTOR.
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A month ago, in a podcast far, far away, me and my longtime Star Wars devotee Ben decided to revisit Bioware's sci-fi RPG epic - Knights of the Old Republic. As I take my first steps across the galaxy, we discuss abusing Jedi mind tricks, Carth's trust issues, Alienism, monkey testicles, and why we're proud to be called "Meatbags".
Warning for some swears (we're British, after all).
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AGRO! Me and Dice With Death host Oli Bateman are diving into one of my top 5 games of all time: the spine-tingling action adventure, Shadow of the Colossus. Along the way we discuss fur physics, feeling low-key sorry for Dormin, and why Agro deserves a f**king medal.
Warning for some swears (we're British, after all).
Special thanks to RabidRetrospectGames who uploaded a full walkthrough of the PS4 version perfect for a good story recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCU6732KLd0&t=15609s
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Welcome to 2021 - chances are you're very familiar with the word "inside". Following on from the bizarre puzzler Limbo, Amy and special guest Bertie are diving into Playdead's eerie follow up title, Inside. Along the way they discuss satanic dogs, the sheer terror of the "underwater ring girl", some hidden lore, and an alternate ending that changes EVERYTHING. Warning for some swears (we're British, after all).
A link to the Game Developer Conference 2017 - The Huddle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFkYjAKuUCE
Alternate Ending of Inside: https://youtu.be/v8jTtvgXbMQ
Here's a link to Bertie's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1P73JKsZXdBJjrP4ioNI6O?si=C7uwyIolSKOXrukn6XM5PQ
The track played at the end of the show is called "Waves".
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To round off 2020, er, appropriately, Amy and special guest Bertie are taking a dark, perilous journey into the world of Playdead's Limbo. Along the way they discuss trial and death, why spiders are fifty shades of f**k no, and and some expansive theories on this beautifully abstract story. Warning for some swears (we're British, after all).
Here's a link to Bertie's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1P73JKsZXdBJjrP4ioNI6O?si=C7uwyIolSKOXrukn6XM5PQ
The track played at the end of the show is called "Dirt" and it is a banger.
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Annnnnd here's the second episode of our double bill on The Last of Us Part II! In this part, we cover Abby's story, and along the way we discuss the addictive power of dogs, why Leo has "arm envy", and things you probably shouldn't do while pregnant. We also try to process all the complicated feelings we have about the end of this brutal and emotional story. Warning for some swears (we're British, after all).
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Ambitious, divisive, and controversial, The Last of Us Part II is a complex and emotional experience. It's such A LOT that we're making this one a double episode! In the first part, we experience Ellie's story, and along the way we discuss the holy trinity, Leo's bumhole, and some of the reasons for the swirl of internet hate around this particular game. Warning for some swears (we're British, after all).
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THIS IS OUR FAVE EPISODE SO FAR! Carrying on with Neil Druckmann's legendary apocalyptic series The Last Of Us, Amy and Leo get stuck into Left Behind, a short DLC chapter that unveils part of Ellie's backstory, including the moment she gets bitten. Along the way we discuss the best shops to loot during the infection, some ridiculously bad pun jokes, and why Amy has developed a penchant for anal probing. Warning for some swears (we're British, after all).
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LIGHT THE BEACONS!! It's the one we've all been waiting for (and one of the reasons this podcast exists!) so buckle up for an apocalyptic road trip. Amy and Leo dive into this narrative masterpiece, and on the way discuss apocalyptic barcode scanners, why creepy douchebag David is THE WORST, and the one moment Leo has ever shed a tear. In his life.
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PHWOAR this one is dark AF. Amy and her guest, Holly, dive into the chilling mystery adventure, What Remains of Edith Finch. Along the way they discuss a gerbil uprising, the alluring game of Boobs Or Feet, and why your Nan really needs to finish her bloody stories dammit. Warning for some swears (we're British, after all).
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IT'S THE PILOT! Amy and her guest, Leo, take on the co-op prison break epic, A Way Out. Along the way they discuss toilet nuts, shaft shuffling, and why it sucks to be left out of a 'torture party'. Warning for some swears (we're British, after all).
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